Best Cabin Camping near Lake Leelanau, MI

Rustic cabins and furnished accommodations dot the landscape around Lake Leelanau, Michigan, providing overnight options for visitors exploring the Leelanau Peninsula. Wild Cherry RV Resort offers two rustic cabins nestled among tent sites in a wooded area, while Lake Leelanau RV Park provides cabin rentals with access to immaculate bathroom facilities. Most cabins include basic amenities such as picnic tables and fire rings, with electricity available at select locations. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort features cabins, cottages, and yurts with varying levels of furnishings and amenities. "The tent camping area has 10 sites, is nestled in the trees, with a picnic table and fire ring at each site. In addition, there are 2 rustic cabins and 1 yurt nestled among the tent sites for those who aren't interested in roughing it as much."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Leelanau State Park Campground offers small camping cabins with bunks, electricity and grills, providing a more comfortable alternative to tent camping. Indigo Bluffs RV Park includes cabin options alongside their RV sites, with one reviewer noting the campground has "small cabins" and is "cheap and easy to access." Reservations are essential during peak summer months when the region attracts visitors to nearby attractions like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Traverse City, and the numerous wineries scattered throughout the peninsula. Most cabin facilities allow pets, though specific policies vary by location.

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, bedding, and cooking supplies. Basic provisions can be purchased at camp stores within larger facilities like Timber Ridge, which maintains a well-stocked shop for essentials. Cooking facilities range from simple fire rings with attached grills to more equipped kitchenettes in premium cabins. Bathroom access varies significantly between properties, with some cabins sharing communal facilities while others may have private options. A review of Rustic Retreat noted amenities including "alcohol-allowed, drinking-water, electric-hookups, fires-allowed, firewood, pets-allowed, picnic-table, reservable, toilets, trash" making it a comfortable option despite its rustic designation.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Lake Leelanau, Michigan (34)

    1. Traverse City State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Traverse City, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 922-5270

    "300+ sites, pet friendly, sites for all shapes and sizes. Open year round, with heated cabins. It's a great location, just across from Traverse Bay with just across the road."

    "While I typically prefer more rustic camping, this was a fantastic and easy way to enjoy Traverse City."

    2. Leelanau State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Northport, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 386-5422

    $20 / night

    "It is rustic, with no electricity or modern bathrooms (pit toilet). Most of the sites are wooded and some are a little smaller. Perfect for tent camping and smaller popups. "

    "Very quiet campground on the Shores of Lake Michigan. Sites are large and private with large fire rings and picnic tables. Vault toilets only but they are kept very clean."

    3. Wild Cherry RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Lake Leelanau, MI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 271-5550

    "Campground Review:

    Nestled in a private spot on the Leelanau Peninsula on the 45th north parallel and just a couple miles from Lake Leelanau (west) and Suttons Bay (east) beach, marina, and village"

    "There is no swimming pool, no tennis courts, no shuffleboard, no fitness center, no playground, in fact there were not even bathrooms/showers (except for porta john and tent shower in the rustic camping"

    4. Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    23 Reviews
    Empire, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 326-5050

    "Also they have small cabins. They offer full hookups as well as 30 & 50 amp service.  Nice shower and bathroom facilities, coin laundry, pool, and camp store."

    "It has a fire pit, nearby bathrooms, WiFi, and was in short driving distance to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City."

    5. Lake Leelanau RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lake Leelanau, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 256-7236

    $36 - $109 / night

    "Situated just a few miles from the village of Lake Leelanau is this truly immaculately kept, family-owned and operated RV park."

    "It is beautiful, peaceful campground on Lake Leelanau which is located on the Leelanau peninsula in between West Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan in close proximity to the little town of Lake Leelanau, Suttons"

    6. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    21 Reviews
    Traverse City, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 947-2770

    $60 - $260 / night

    "There is a camp store, turbo bikes, a variety of family activities, a pool, playground, bike park, equipment and rentals, laundry facility, cabins, cottages, and yurts for rent."

    "We were searching for a super last minute campground near Traverse City for Memorial Weekend and everything within a quick drive seemed booked."

    7. Rustic Retreat

    4 Reviews
    Lake Ann, MI
    15 miles
    +1 (231) 649-1445

    $55 - $75 / night

    "Came up here for my anniversary getaway with my fiancé, booked for two nights and the second day had an emergency come up and had to leave!"

    "This cabin is a joy to stay in. Brennin, Jamie, and their dog Rue are gracious hosts."

    8. Lively Acres Campground

    1 Review
    Maple City, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 994-9339

    $35 - $55 / night

    "They offer 40x50 sites, fire pits, and a picnic table. Potable water hydrants and porta-johns are available! Check them out and come back here to leave them some love."

    9. Everflowing Waters Campground

    3 Reviews
    Williamsburg, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 938-0933

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Water and electricity with plenty of pressure for the water. Yes it is basically a large yard turned into a campground, but it is done well and easy in/easy out."

    10. Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park

    6 Reviews
    Interlochen, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 276-9511

    $27 - $90 / night

    "Typical rustic camper, so camping close to others is not my typical cup of tea, but I messed up my rustic campsite reservation by week and managed to get the last open spot for the weekend in the main"

    "Just spent 5 nights at site 185 that borders along the north trail. Had an issue with noise one night but a ranger took care of it. Buildings were clean and staff was very nice."

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  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2017

    Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Ranger Review: Optic Nerve Sunglasses at Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Campground Review:

    Nestled in a private spot on the Leelanau Peninsula on the 45th north parallel and just a couple miles from Lake Leelanau (west) and Suttons Bay (east) beach, marina, and village is this quiet RV and tent campground.

    While trees line the perimeter and are speckled throughout the campground, all of the RV sites are completely open to the sun, making it an RV parking lot with grass. Each RV site comes with water and electrical hook-ups and many with sewer hook-ups as well. While most RV campgrounds have centralized bathrooms with flush toilets, sinks, and showers, this one is lacking those amenities.

    The tent camping area has 10 sites, is nestled in the trees, with a picnic table and fire ring at each site. In addition, there are 2 rustic cabins and 1 yurt nestled among the tent sites for those who aren’t interested in roughing it as much. There is a one pit toilet, a unique “tent shower,” and a central fresh water spigot for campers and those staying in the cabins.

    There are 2 man-made ponds in the middle of the RV section of the campground, which sadly act more as mosquito breeding grounds than they do for water activities as they are quite small. There is also a new driving range above the campground for the golfers in the group.

    The best part of this campground is its location. It is just a couple miles from either Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau, and within walking/biking distance of 2 local wineries (Forty-Five North and Aurora), nice restaurants, and great backroads that are off the beaten path and away from nearly all traffic. The Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery has a great walking/mountain biking trail in addition to a nice selection of very accessible wines, a great atmosphere, and super friendly staff! Hang out on their porch or play cornhole and bocce ball while you enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate.

    Product Review: As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I was able to test the Rapid & Backwoods sunglasses by Optic Nerve. After a day of cycling and wine tasting, we took our sea kayaks out to Suttons Bay and spent the day kayaking around the bay.

    What I like most about these glasses:

    · Lightweight (poly carbonate materials) but seem very durable.

    · Great price for high quality glasses. I usually buy cheap glasses because I tend to lose them or break them, but these are well-worth the extra $10-15 for quality glasses.

    · Polarized lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection. Perfect for water sports such as sea kayaking, sailing, etc.

    · Different shapes/lines work well for various sports or simply for everyday. I chose the Rapid sunglasses for use on the water and the Backwoods style for cycling/running.

    · Lifetime warranty!

    Some of the things I wish these glasses had:

    · It would be great if these came with a protective case with the Optic Nerve logo.

    Product Link:

    https://www.opticnerve.com/collections/mens/products/rapid

    https://www.opticnerve.com/collections/mens/products/backwoods

    Product Video:

    https://youtu.be/2FKJU4reiXs

  • Amanda L.
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    Busy, fun-filled place

    If you are looking for a camping getaway, this may not be the place for you. It is always bustling with action, but can be lots of fun! I would definitely say this is geared more towards children and families than an escape into nature. There is a camp store, turbo bikes, a variety of family activities, a pool, playground, bike park, equipment and rentals, laundry facility, cabins, cottages, and yurts for rent. This is also a pet friendly campground, so there are many dogs. Probably one of my favorite parts was dodgeball... and the multiple bike trails that connect to the VASA trail system.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2017

    Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Nice Park, Lots to Do Nearby

    We visited Wild Cherry RV Resort on the recommendation of some friends and found the park to be nicely maintained, sites were well-spaced, and we LOVED the area. Our site was a pull-in that faced a large pond on a corner that overlooked a four-acre lake. We never had a neighbor on the site next to us during our stay and since we were on a large corner there was nobody on that side either so we never felt crowded. The park was very quiet and since our site was in the back of the park there was not much traffic.

    The park is called a “resort” which is a little misleading because there are very few amenities. There is no swimming pool, no tennis courts, no shuffleboard, no fitness center, no playground, in fact there were not even bathrooms/showers (except for porta john and tent shower in the rustic camping section).  There was a small club house and a driving range but that was pretty much it. You do get a free newspaper delivered to your site daily. It turned out that we didn’t care about the lack of amenities since we were so busy exploring and we don’t often use all the amenities that private parks offer anyway.  The park is a mix of seasonal and transient people. Most of the seasonal people went to work during the day which made the park even quieter. And while they do have a lot of seasonal campers none of the sites were junked up. Sites are gravel with paved patios with the average lot being 45x70 (according to their brochure). There are nice grassy areas between sites that is very well-maintained. All sites have picnic tables but not all have fire pits (if you have your own you are allowed to use it). 

    The roads are very wide and there are not too many trees so maneuvering big-rigs is not a problem. The water, sewer, and electric were all placed appropriately in the site so no extended hoses were needed. There was no cable but sites are very open allowing for good satellite reception and we were able to get over a dozen antenna channels. Sites are either pull-in (which we had) or back-in. There are no pull-thrus. Set back in a wooded area are a scattering of rustic tent sites, rental cabins and yurts with potable water, grills, fire pits, and picnic tables. These sites are so tucked in a wooded area that I never noticed them until the last day I was in the park.

    There is a lot of activities within a short drive of this park and we wished we would have stayed longer. The park is in a perfect location to explore the towns of Leland (and Fishtown), Lake Leelanau, Northport, and Sutton’s Bay. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the town of Glen Arbor are a 20 minute drive and Traverse City is about 45 minutes. All these towns are quaint coastal towns with shopping, galleries, good restaurants. The park is on the Leelanau Peninsula which is one of Michigan’s most well-known and revered wine region and there are three wineries within a couple of miles (one is just across the street from the entrance). That being said, there are nearly some 20 wineries within 15 – 20 minutes of the park. There are a few state parks and county preserves nearby that have hiking, scenic views of Lake Michigan and picturesque lighthouses.

    All-in-all we really liked this park and would definitely come back. We took advantage of their “Big-Rig Special” which gave a 25% discount if you booked 4 nights. Otherwise, the price per night was $69 which we found to be expensive for what you get. The biggest dings we give this park are for the high nightly price and the lack of amenities that should come in a “resort” with that high a price. This area is one of our favorites in Michigan and we easily could have spent a couple of weeks here enjoying the area.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 8, 2017

    Traverse City State Park Campground

    Great Proximity to Downtown, Beach, and Breweries.

    The location of this campground is great and it's best feature in my opinion! This park is just two miles to downtown Traverse City (one of Michigan’s most popular resort towns), a quarter mile from a pretty beach and the beautiful blue waters of Lake Michigan, and it sits along the TART Trail which is a 10.5-mile bicycle trail running through the city.

    While the park is small at just 47 acres, it holds pretty many campsites – approximately 350 (and two cabins). Campsites are set among tall pine trees so there is a bit of shade but that also means that they are sandy with little grass. Roads are paved and narrow if you are trying to maneuver with a large (40+ RV) and you may have difficulty backing into your site with the numerous trees lining the road. All sites are back-in with electric. Sites and patios are sandy with varying degrees of levelness. There is a dump station and water spigots are scattered throughout the campground. Picnic tables and fire pits are at each site. Sites are $31/night ($49/night for the cabins) and reserveable online.

    This park is right on US-31/M-72 which means there is easy access in and out but it can be noisy if your campsite is close to the road. Expect the campground to be very busy on weekends and in the summer and tightly packed.

    Amenities include: picnic area, beach, fishing, hiking/bicycling trail, three bathhouses, playground area, camp store, pet walk (no off-leash dog park).

    Outside of the park there is a lot to do in Traverse City. Early July is the ever-popular Cherry Festival which lasts for a week. But you better book your campsite early if you want to enjoy all the festivities (which happen to be close to the park). The summer farmers market is great and held every Wednesday and Saturday. Early in the season, asparagus is plentiful and locally-grown asparagus is the best you will ever have being super sweet, tender, and inexpensive. For beer drinkers, consider paddling the beer trail that takes you from Boardman Lake to Lake Michigan and past numerous breweries where you pull over for a pint. If it's ice cream you want, you have come to the right place. There are multiple creameries with Moomer's being our favorite and for some reason eating it right at the farm stand was the best.

  • Allison H.
    Mar. 1, 2021

    Leelanau State Park Campground

    beautiful, small rustic campground.

    This is a smaller wooded campground at the very northern tip of Leelanau Peninsula.  It is rustic, with no electricity or modern bathrooms (pit toilet). Most of the sites are wooded and some are a little smaller. Perfect for tent camping and smaller popups.  Since it's at the end of the land mass, the waves are stronger and always in the back ground.  It's a wonderful way to fall asleep!  There is a lighthouse you can tour and a small maritime museum on the property.  The beach is a fair size but all rocks (no sand).  There are a couple small cabins with bunks, electricity and grills.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2017

    Magnus Park Campground

    Great Location to Downtown and Lake Michigan

    This park has some strong positives that outweigh the negatives so depending on what really annoys you about a campground determines whether you may or may not like this place. The park is run by the City of Petoskey and sits on 21 acres in downtown Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan.  Petoskey has a really cool downtown with great restaurants (we liked Beard’s Brewery, Palette Bistro, and Grand Traverse Pie Company), shopping, a free art center (Crooked Tree), parks, and a pretty marina with a scenic breakwater lighthouse. If you have never been to this part of Michigan, you should definitely come for a visit. 

    The campground is very popular because of the price and location with about 1/3 of the park occupied by seasonal or monthly rentals of people that have been coming for many years.  There are 71 sites which can be used for RVs or tents.  Roads are paved and sites are grass/sand. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site and a nice large grassy area in the front of the park near Lake Michigan with multiple picnic tables in a common space. 

    There are many positive attributes of this park. The location of this park could not be better and the price of $30/night (water, sewer, 30 amp electric; $28 for electric and water only) is a great deal. (Especially because other private campgrounds in the area are easily $60+/night in the summer season.) They have free wifi that worked well and we were able to get over-the-air antenna television channels. You are really in a prime location with Lake Michigan in front of you. Many of the sites in this park have a great view of the lake (especially sites 1-16). Running through the park is the Little Traverse Wheelway which is a paved bike path spanning from the cute towns of Charlevoix to Harbor Springs. (If you don’t have a bike with you there are plenty of rental places nearby.)  

    Now for the negatives. The bathroom/shower houses are old and tired but were clean. The park sits between a hospital and water treatment plant, one of which can be smelly on warm days the other of which has a very loud HVAC system generating lots of noise. The park is located close to the busy road M-31 so there is a bit of road noise. The sites are very close together so there is not much privacy. The park is open to day-use and has a heavily used bike path running right through it so there are lots of people coming and going.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 3, 2022

    Magnus Park Campground

    Convenient to Petoskey

    General: Nestled in between Lake Michigan, a waste-water treatment plant and a hospital is Magnus Park, a public city park and campground. 77 sites, 36 with full hookups, and the remainder with electric hookups. There is also one cabin. 

    Site Quality/Facilities: The campground is laid out in typical RV park fashion with zero privacy between sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Although some of the sites have somewhat of a gravel or dirt driveway, mostly it seems like areas where the grass has just worn away. IMO, if you are not able to get Sites 3-16 or Sites A-C which face Lake Michigan, then the best sites would be the ones that back up to the trees. When we reserved many months ago, we were lucky to get one of two available sites, and ours did back up to the trees. Be aware that sites 61-68 back up directly to the hospital. Other than it being imposing and detracting from the feeling of camping, the only thing I found objectionable was more frequent loud sirens of ambulances arriving. On the other end of the campground, there are nine lettered sites (A-I) that are larger but are on a grassy area with no driveways or defined separation. These sites (as well as 18,19, 20, 22) are close to the wastewater treatment plant. When I walked by, I did not notice any offending odor, but other reviewers have said they did. I did, however, hear a humming noise emanating from the plant. By luck of the draw, the site NEXT to ours (51) flooded significantly with heavy rains overnight. Ours did not puddle up too badly.

    Bathhouse: Was generally clean considering it is part of a public-use city park. Rarely did I see anyone in there as most of the campers were in RVs and on our second day, it rained so no one was at the beach. The showers were warm with somewhat wimpy but adequate water pressure. They were on the small side, however, and are only available to campers with a code to access (although there was one shower in the restroom that could be used by all). 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a centrally located playground. Easy access to the bike trail, however, it was closed just south of the campground due to erosion (north is not a problem and a short walk into the town of Petoskey). WiFi is available and you are given the access code upon check-in, although I did not use it so cannot comment on how reliable it was. 

    Our first thought upon arrival was “yikes, why in the world did we decide to stay here?!” but the proximity to the town of Petoskey (less than a mile walk), and views of Lake Michigan outweigh some of the negatives.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2017

    Young State Park Campground

    Young State Park.

    Here’s what we really liked about this park … it sits on beautiful Lake Charlevoix, is just a few miles away from the super cute town of Boyne City, some campsites with access to water right out of their back door, and the park has lots of beach to enjoy. Young State Park has a typical rustic campground feel. The park covers 560 acres which encompasses a campground, hiking trails, a large beach area with concessions, boat launch (located in the Terrace Campground loop), picnic area, playground, baseball diamond, basketball courts, and fishing pier. 

    Reservations can be made on-line via the Michigan DNR site. The advantage of making reservations online is that you get a really good description of the site which includes length, width, hook-ups, amount of shade, length of site, distance to restrooms, and best of all - pictures.  We visited Young State Park in the summer but in talking to locals this place is wonderful in the winter and great for cross-country skiing with trails that wind through wooded areas. The price ranges from $20 to $33 per night depending on the season and electric hook-ups.  

    There are three camping loops – Terrace, Spruce, and Oak.  Campsites in the Spruce loop don’t have a designated “pad” so you can arrange your RV or tent any way you like. This was the case with groups of friends who had two or three sites and arranged them so they faced each other with a common area in the center. The Terrace and Oak loops have less sites and seem a little quieter. The other plus of these loops is the easy access to water (some of which have great water views). All campsites are a mix of 20/30/50 amp or 20/30 amp with water spigots scattered throughout the loop. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit (firewood is for sale in the campground on the honor system with the nice thing being that you have access any time of day to purchase it).

    The pros about this park are the easy access to Lake Charlevoix and being just a few miles from Boyne City (which has a great weekly farmers market, delicious food and beer at 7 Monks Tap Room, and a weekly Friday “Stroll the Streets” with live music). The park has a large beach area with a camp store/concession stand that has food and items for rent. It is really convenient that you can rent beach chairs/umbrellas/watercraft instead of having to bring them. Behind the concession stand is a fishing pier that was really popular with the kids. 

    The cons are that the roads in the campground are pretty narrow and when someone was backing into their site it caused a traffic jam.  Sites are close together and the park has a very crowded feel. The bath/showers are not large enough for the amount of campers in the park and despite being cleaned daily they got lots of use and were always busy and by the end of the day, they were pretty dirty.  

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NzcOOzCSk

  • Cathy B.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Family oriented

    This campground has two sides, the campground which accommodates tents, campers and RVs. Also they have small cabins. They offer full hookups as well as 30 & 50 amp service.  Nice shower and bathroom facilities, coin laundry, pool, and camp store. The other side is the “luxury RV Resort” with concrete pads, grass, ponds and lots of greenery. Very upscale.


Guide to Lake Leelanau

Cabin accommodations near Lake Leelanau, Michigan provide shelter in a region that receives approximately 120 inches of snow annually, making winter camping challenging but summer stays comfortable with average highs around 80°F. Situated on the Leelanau Peninsula between Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, the area features a mix of hardwood forests, cherry orchards, and vineyard-covered hills with camping cabin options ranging from rustic to fully furnished.

What to do

Visit local beaches: Duck Lake Campground at Interlochen State Park provides access to shallow water beaches ideal for families. "The beach here is excellent for children, staying very shallow out to the bouy markers for the swimming area," notes Edward C. The sandy soil at the campground also "seems to be keeping the mosquito population in check."

Explore Leelanau Peninsula wineries: Wild Cherry RV Resort places visitors within minutes of multiple vineyards. "This was a great campground, quiet and peaceful in the cherry orchard area of west Michigan," writes Robert T. The location is particularly convenient as "there are three wineries within a couple of miles (one is just across the street from the entrance)."

Hike nearby lighthouse trails: Leelanau State Park Campground offers lighthouse tours and hiking opportunities. "You can check out the lighthouse. Close to Northport with cute shops. A great way to experience Lake Michigan," recommends Jami M. Kenneth K. adds, "Hiking is available in the park, and kayak and bike rentals are available in Leland."

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Camping directly on Lake Leelanau provides unmatched water access. "Sites near water are great. Far enough away but close to town if needed," notes Mary K. about Leelanau State Park. Kenneth K. describes "Falling asleep to light sound of waves" as a highlight of waterfront camping cabins.

Clean facilities: Lake Leelanau RV Park maintains exceptional restroom facilities. "The bathrooms are absolutely immaculate and each family bathroom includes a toilet, sink, and shower," according to Allison H., who also mentions "the bathroom here is VERY clean and updated - much nicer than most campgrounds."

Recreational options: Campgrounds in the area provide various on-site activities. Allison H. notes that "There is a tiny beach, fun for an afternoon dip with the kids" at Lake Leelanau RV Park, while another camper mentions tennis, volleyball, basketball courts, shuffle board, and horseshoes behind the office.

What you should know

Seasonal population: Lake Leelanau camping areas often have established seasonal residents. "A large number of campers here are seasonal residents, so keep that in mind if that's not your vibe," advises Allison H. at Lake Leelanau RV Park.

Wildlife awareness: Local wildlife can be persistent around camps. "Perfect views, secluded sites and hilariously aggressive squirrels," warns Mark L. about Leelanau State Park, while another reviewer mentioned, "raccoons are insane! They are not afraid of anything."

Water conditions: Interlochen Duck Lake Campground has specific water concerns to consider. "Beach is beautiful but has swimmers itch," notes Joie V., while Liz P. confirms, "One negative is the swimmers itch but there are beaches/lakes that are nearby."

Tips for camping with families

Look for playgrounds: Some camping areas feature play areas for children. A reviewer noted about Leelanau State Park that "The new playground was a hit for the kids, one of the best playgrounds we have experienced at a state park."

Consider shower access: Not all cabin locations provide shower facilities. At Leelanau State Park, one camper mentioned "They had a sign advertising a local place offering showers for a small fee," which can be important for extended stays with children.

Schedule around events: Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort offers programmed activities for kids. "There is no shortage of activities here: a small pond/beach, pool, jumping pillow, dodgeball, bike trails, ATV trails, crafts, parades, etc. It's great for the active family, particularly those with elementary & middle school age kids," advises Allison H.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Consider terrain when booking RV sites with cabins. Jonathan B. at Duck Lake Campground warns, "be prepared to deal with sloping ground," which can make leveling difficult.

Local exploration options: Indigo Bluffs RV Park provides convenient access to regional attractions. "This is a nice campground with many options, as far as campsites go. The location is great. Close to Empire and Glen Arbor," notes Stu E., making it ideal for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Plan for varied weather: Summer conditions can change rapidly in northern Michigan. "We had a chilly Memorial Day weekend but were very impressed with the campground," reports Chris M. about Timber Ridge, suggesting packing layers even for summer cabin stays.

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